September 16
South Africa: Sexual Violence in SA - Women Share Their Stories About the Dangers of Commuting On Minibus Taxis
Unfortunately, taxis are not necessarily safe for women. They are like so many other public spaces in a country with some of the world's highest rates of sexual violence and murder… Read more »
September 19
South Africa: Announcement On Daily Maverick's Cost Reduction and Reorganisation
As part of ongoing efforts to ensure Daily Maverick's long-term stability and success, the company is initiating a reduction of about 15% of operating costs. Read more »
August 18
South Africa: 'Screaming' Riverlands Residents Flee As Fourth Dam Bursts Near Western Cape Town
Gift of the Givers was delivering humanitarian aid to families affected by the dam burst in Riverlands when residents suddenly ran down the road, screaming 'Die water kom, die… Read more »
August 22
South Africa: Residents Who Suffered Losses in Recent Dam Bursts Should Sue Government, Says MEC Bredell
Residents affected by floods caused by dam bursts in Dassenberg, Western Cape, should sue the national government, says MEC Anton Bredell. Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Another Speed Bump As New Evidence in Joshlin Smith Case Sees Further Delays
New evidence has surfaced in the investigation into Joshlin Smith's disappearance in Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape on February 19 this year. Read more »
September 17
South Africa: High Court Halts Deportation of Asylum Seekers Until Applications Decided
The Scalabrini Centre in Cape Town has won an interim interdict barring the deportation of all foreign nationals who indicate that they intend to apply for asylum. Read more »
South Africa: Confronting Stigma Head-On, Capetonians Shona and Vic Have Been Transforming Lives
Shona McDonald and Vic McKinney want society's 'invisible' people to be seen. Read more »
September 16
South Africa: As Long As ANC Communications Suck, GNU Partners Will Continue to Mop the Floor
Sadly, there's too much nostalgia and simplicity in how the ANC thinks and acts when it comes to communications, whether inside or outside government. It seems to have downgraded… Read more »
September 15
South Africa: City of Collusion - - the Gang Suspects and Ex-Officials Accused of Crafting Cape Town's Real 'Construction Mafia'
The police's 'tender collusion' investigation in the city unearths gang suspicions, intimidation, influence, a web of networks, a takeover attempt and multimillion-rand contracts -… Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Shoprite Recalls Contaminated Hummus
Ready-to-eat dips can pose a risk to consumer health, as seen in international recalls. Read more »
South Africa: SA Consumer Confidence Rises to 5-Year High Fuelled By Two-Pot Shot, Rate Cut Hopes
Mounting hopes for a domestic interest rate cut and the household liquidity boost from the two-pot pension fund reforms lifted South African consumer confidence in the third… Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Eastern Cape Considers Excluding More Learners From Scholar Transport Service, Court Told
Schools and an NGO in the Eastern Cape have argued in court that providing scholar transport must be prioritised. In reply, the Eastern Cape Department of Transport said it could… Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Kolisi Moves to Coaches' Box As Moerat Leads Boks Against Pumas
Lock Salmaan Moerat will lead the Springboks against Argentina in the Rugby Championship clash in Santiago on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Fake or Cloned Websites Are Tricking Shoppers Into Making Expensive Mistakes
One Day Only and Cape Union Mart have warned consumers against cloned websites, which are rife on social media. Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Members of Parliamentary Committee Get Inside View of Jail Life
Members of Parliament's Select Committee on Security and Justice got a glimpse of life in Pollsmoor Prison, where some of SA's most hardened criminals are incarcerated. Read more »
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa - - I Am Convinced GNU Will Not Only Survive, but Thrive, Despite Party Differences
As illustrated by the debate around the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, there are issues on which parties in the GNU will disagree. But we are making every effort to find… Read more »
September 09
South Africa: Event Spaces Reimagined - The Evolution of Modern Eventing
"The event industry has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. It's no longer just about finding a venue with four walls and enough chairs and a beamer for presentations. Read more »
September 11
South Africa: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen Sacks Chief of Staff Roman Cabanac
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has requested the resignation of the newly appointed Chief of Staff, Roman Cabanac. This was confirmed to Daily Maverick by National… Read more »
South Africa: The Four Critical Strands to Learning a Language and Breaking Through the Dreaded 'Intermediate Plateau'
A balanced approach to speaking and comprehending a new tongue can make all the difference. Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Is Sustainability the Shot in the Arm African Equity Markets Need to Launch the Continent Towards a Prosperous Future?
African exchanges have experienced muted activity when it comes to listings and capital raisings in the past decade. Will sustainability-themed market activity be the shot in the… Read more »
September 11
South Africa: Breaking the Trade Chains That Perpetuate Food for the Few and Hunger for the Many (Part Three)
It is the determination of the government's political will, not its failure, that forces people to choose between buying food or electricity. That choice is forced on them by a… Read more »
South Africa: We Should Be Spreading the Word About Suicide Among Teens, Experts Urge
On World Suicide Prevention Day, experts emphasise the need for early intervention and proactive mental health measures to combat rising teen suicide rates. The South African… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Next Generation of Sporting Superstars Have Raised Their Hands High This Year
South African sports starlets such as Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Bafana Bafana attacker Relebohile Mofokeng, sprinter Bayanda Walaza and cricketer Kwena Maphaka… Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Teen Suicide Crisis in Schools Sparks Call for Urgent Action
A disturbing number of suicides among school learners and staff underscores the critical need for robust mental health support in schools. Anxiety, depression, bullying and online… Read more »
South Africa: Pastor Mboro Gets Bail, Bodyguard Out On a Warning After State Changes Position On 'Rifle' Evidence
In the ongoing Paseka 'Pastor Mboro' Motsoeneng case, the Palm Ridge Magistrates' Court has freed Mboro and co-accused bodyguard Clement Camllot Baloyi on unopposed bail of R3,000… Read more »